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BBH 588P

1998 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,982 mi
Last recorded89,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Forward Control64,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 588P
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 88,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 88,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm B/J (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 84,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 83,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 13 May 2019 82,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2018 81,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near steering box (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under drivers seat on outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is cracked and perrished

Pass 20 May 2015 76,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 May 2015 76,593 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 May 2014 75,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012
Fail 10 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 68,687 miles

O/S/F Tyre is fitted with studs

Fail 9 Feb 2011 68,687 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Tyre is fitted with studs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has slight leak / weep

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,700 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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BBH 588P is a 1998 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 64,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBH 588P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BBH 588P is a 1998 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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